Cstu 101 Quiz / Chapter 8 Study Guide Questions And Correct Answers

When considering Aristotle's definition of tragedy, which of the following is least appropriate to tragic figures in the Bible? {Ans: the gods punish the hero more severely than he deserves}The idea of personal responsibility is a relatively minor aspect of the Greek concept of tragedy. {Ans: False}Greek tragedy and comedy originated in the annual celebrations surrounding which Greek god? {Ans: Dionysus}Not a whole lot of action actually took place on stage in a typical Greek drama. {Ans: True}When viewed in Greek terms, the Bible must be considered the world's greatest tragedy {Ans: False}Greek comedy can accurately be described as a philosophy of life {Ans: True}